When Congress Makes a Joke: Congressional Humor Then and Now

When Congress Makes a Joke is an engaging look at the intentional use of humor by members of Congress, exploring their humor as political communication. Highlighting several politicians noted for their use of humor-including Senators Robert Dole and Alan Simpson and Representatives Patricia Schroeder and Barney Frank, among others-this intriguing book features original personal interviews with the Congress members, allowing them to talk about their own (and others') use of humor in political ways.